Places to Stay in the Brecon Beacons
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Information about the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons, known in Welsh as Bannau Brycheiniog, is a national park of sweeping grassy mountains, deep valleys, tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lakes. It lies within easy reach of Cardiff and the Midlands, yet feels wonderfully remote.
The park takes its name from the central Beacons, a range of flat-topped peaks crowned by Pen y Fan, the highest mountain in southern Britain. The walk to the summit is one of the most popular in Wales and rewards walkers with breathtaking views. To the east lie the Black Mountains, a quieter range of long ridges and hidden valleys, while to the west the wild uplands of the Black Mountain stretch towards Carmarthenshire.
In the south of the park, the area known as Waterfall Country around Ystradfellte and Pontneddfechan has a remarkable collection of waterfalls set in wooded gorges. At Sgwd yr Eira, walkers can even pass behind the falling water. Nearby, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales at Dan-yr-Ogof offers an unforgettable underground experience.
The park’s market towns are full of character. Brecon, with its cathedral and Georgian streets, makes an excellent base, and Crickhowell is known for its independent shops. Hay-on-Wye, the famous town of books, hosts a celebrated literary festival each year. Llangorse Lake, the largest natural lake in South Wales, is popular for watersports, and the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal offers peaceful towpath walks and narrowboat trips.
The Brecon Beacons is also an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it one of the best places in Britain for stargazing. Whether you are looking for a challenging hill walk, a waterfall adventure, a canal holiday or a peaceful countryside escape, the Brecon Beacons offers a wonderful choice of places to stay.